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Halo 3 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Bioshock |
Guitar Hero 3 Manhunt 2 The Simpsons Game |
Master Chief in "Halo 3" |
This best-selling first person shooter is the third installation of the Halo series. Set in 2552, players must help the human race fight a vicious alien civilization that they've been at war with for as long as anyone can remember. Read a review of "Halo 3" Price: $59.99 Company: Bungie Studios |
"The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass" is an artful blend of deep gameplay and accessible controls that stands among the best "Zelda" games ever. Read a review of "Phantom Hourglass" Price: $34.99 Company: Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass |
Bioshock |
"Bioshock," one of the most anticipated non-sequel videogames of the year, takes place in Rapture, a dystopian undersea city so intricately detailed and well thought out that players will find themselves completely immersed. Read a review of "Bioshock" Price: $49.99-$59.99 Company: 2K Games |
Though there’s little that will surprise or amaze those familiar with the franchise, the good news is that “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock” plays just as well as its predecessors and refines an already well-balanced formula by giving the game a bit of story and excellent online play. Read a review of "Guitar Hero 3" Price: $90-$100 with guitar; $50-$60 without Company: Neversoft Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock |
Manhunt 2 |
"Manhunt 2" is as aggressively violent and grisly as an Eli Roth film. But it's also tedious, incoherent, dated, and lifeless. Controversy may be this game's only hope of drumming up sales. Read a review of "Manhunt 2" Price: $40-$50 Company: Rockstar Games |
EA's interactive adaptation of the cartoon family is a hilarious parody of nearly every convention and cliche in the videogame world. While the action is nothing special, gamers should flock to this rare example of comedy done right on the console. Read a review of "The Simpsons Game" Price: $50-$60 Company: EA Redwood Shores The Simpsons Game |